Scott Horton

Scott Horton has practiced labor and employment law in New York for over 20 years. He has represented approximately 500 employers, authored hundreds of articles and presentations, and wrote the book New York Management Law: The Practical Guide to Employment Law for Business Owners and Managers. Nothing on this blog constitutes legal advice. For legal advice specific to your situation, you should consult an attorney.
Paid Family Leave

The New York State Paid Family Leave Program takes effect January 1, 2018. In an earlier post, I described which employees would be eligible to take paid family leave. This time, I’m writing about the circumstances when an eligible employee can take leave. (Watch my FREE New York Paid Family Leave webinar!) Caring for a … Read more

John Ring NLRB

Current National Labor Relations Board Chairman Philip Miscimarra has announced he will not accept a new term when his expires in December. So, the search for his replacement is on. Bloomberg BNA is reporting that Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP partner John Ring is the leading candidate for this position. Update 12/1/17: Bloomberg BNA is now … Read more

Disability

Since 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), has prohibited discrimination based on disability. This includes employment discrimination. The ADA was amended in 2008 by the cleverly named Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (yes, the ADAAA). The ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with a disability. It also requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations … Read more